President Trump returned from the NATO summit aboard the older Air Force One instead of the newly gifted Qatari jet. The switch has sparked debate over the security of the Qatar aircraft.

Users argue the new plane is vulnerable due to its navy blue color, which makes it a bigger target for modern sensors, according to ShredderFeeder. Others, like reluctant_squidd, claim the plane may contain hidden foreign intelligence devices. Tomiant suggests the switch reflects distrust in the untested Qatari gift, while TIEPilot argues the plane should have been stripped and hardened by the USAF and Boeing. ShredderFeeder also jokingly suggests the Qatar jet might have a self-destruct button.

The community largely agrees the switch was driven by security concerns, particularly with Iran's escalating conflict. However, there is division over whether the new plane's vulnerabilities stem from its design, its foreign origins, or a lack of proper security upgrades.